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Pyknite

A variety of Topaz
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About PykniteHide

Formula:
Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Colour:
white to lemon yellow
Name:
From the greek 'pyknos' which means 'dense', referring to its appearance
A variety of Topaz

Fine grained topaz, occurring in dense aggregates of prismatic to acanthine crystals.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
11121 (as Pyknite)
3996 (as Topaz)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:11121:4 (as Pyknite)
mindat:1:1:3996:9 (as Topaz)
GUID
(UUID V4):
fb3dc859-f6e1-4ee5-9fcd-0a97ec74ceb5 (as Pyknite)
2891fd70-c1e7-4edc-a162-8ac88912424c (as Topaz)

Physical Properties of PykniteHide

Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
white to lemon yellow
Streak:
white

Chemistry of PykniteHide

Mindat Formula:
Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2

Synonyms of PykniteHide

Other Language Names for PykniteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
25 photos of Pyknite associated with Zinnwaldite
19 photos of Pyknite associated with QuartzSiO2
1 photo of Pyknite associated with FluoriteCaF2

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for PykniteHide

References for PykniteHide

Localities for PykniteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia
 
  • Tasmania
    • Waratah-Wynyard municipality
      • Waratah district
        • Waratah
Austria
 
  • Styria
    • Voitsberg District
      • Edelschrott
        • Modriach
          • Herzogberg
Czech Republic
 
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Teplice District
      • Dubí
Ed Clopton Collection #ELC1575Identified by Ed Clopton: Visual Identification, Dealer/Collection Label
Europe
 
  • Ore Mountains
Germany
 
  • Saxony
    • Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
      • Altenberg
      • Dippoldiswalde
    • Vogtlandkreis
      • Muldenhammer
        • Tannenbergsthal
          • Schneckenstein
USA
 
  • Colorado
    • Jefferson County
      • South Platte Pegmatite Mining District
 
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